Gatewaysart - Assessment Tasks

TASK	DESCRIPTION	ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. SKILLS 1 Vector Crest & Raster Composition	Build skills in graphic manipulation Develop a black line crest in Illustrator. Use the pen tool & vectors. (min 10 layers) Develop a colour composition in Photoshop. Use masks, type and images. (min 10 layers)	I4 Pr1 Pr2	Product material options Skills, processes, procedures, and techniques Use of resources, equipment, and materials
2. SKILLS 2 Vector / Raster Poster	Build skills in graphic development Develop a large format poster using a combination of images and text. Use vectors & rasters. (min 20 layers)	P1 E3 Pr3	Solutions to an identified design brief Reflection on materials, ideas, and procedures Solutions to technical problems
3. SKILLS 3 Pixals / Resolution Investigation 800 words	Materials Investigation & Testing Investigate pixals and resolution. Undertake testing, comparison and an evaluation of how the materials might affect the product design.	I3 P3	Investigation and critical analysis of the characteristics of existing products, processes and/or production techniques. Purposeful testing and refined modification and validation of ideas or procedures.
4. FOLIO INVESTIGATION 500 words	Compare products, techniques & materials Investigate 4 examples of awareness campaigns – posters, ads, screen etc. For each campaign include: Images of the campaign (reference them) Descriptions of materials used SWI (strengths, weakness, interesting) Impact of the products on individuals, community, the environment	I3 I4 I5	Investigation and critical analysis of the characteristics of a broad variety of existing products, processes, systems, and/or production techniques. Investigation into product material options and focused and thorough critical analysis for product use. Investigation into the impact of products or systems on individuals, society, and/or the environment.
5. FOLIO DESIGN 1000 words	Product Design Stage Design Brief (what, why, who for, how) & Product Planning Brainstorms / drawings/ mock ups Storyboards/ layout ideas Images (options & final selection) Font (options & final selection) Colour (options & final selection) Changes made & why Issues or challenges	I1 I2 P1 P2 P3	Identification of a need, problem, or challenge. Creation and validation of initial design brief based on needs analysis and task identification. Solutions to an identified design brief. Variety of refined product design ideas, consistently using relevant technical language. Testing, modification and validation of ideas or procedures.
6. PRODUCT MAJOR	Production Stage with Product Record New skills (beyond skills tasks) Processes, or production techniques Specifications of product Modification of the design brief Ongoing reflection	P3 Pr1 Pr2 Pr3	Testing and refined modification and validation of ideas or procedures. Application of skills, processes, procedures, and techniques Use of resources, equipment, and materials Solutions to technical problems
7. PRODUCT MINOR	Production Stage Large Format Poster A1/A2 Main image & Background image Heading & Description text Contact info	Pr1 Pr2	Skills, processes, procedures, and techniques Use of resources, equipment, and materials
8. FOLIO & PRODUCT EVALUATION 500words	Product Success Evaluate against original design brief. Product Effectiveness Client research - strength, weakness, is interesting about your product, Future Modifications What would you do differently, Get ideas from the client research Impact On individuals, society, and/or the environment	E1 E2 E3 E4	Product success against design brief requirements. Effectiveness of the product or system realisation process. Reflection on materials, ideas, and procedures, with sophisticated recommendations. Analysis of the impact of the product or system on individuals, society, and/or the environment.

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